DRAGON

THE POWERFUL, DYNAMIC DRAGON
Symbolic Characteristic: POWER
Energy: YANG
Element: EARTH
Month: APRIL
Direction: EAST/SOUTHEAST
Season: LATE SPRING

WOOD DRAGONS (1964):
The presence of wood provides Dragons with much creative talent. Wood Dragons are also renowned for their beauty, elegance, and refinement and can often be found in dominant social positions. They may also be widely admired trendsetters.

FIRE DRAGONS (1916, 1976):
The fire element adds even more vibrancy and passion to the already quite dynamic Dragons. Fire Dragons have huge personalities and are obsessed with their social life. They are very exciting and entertaining people with generous hearts. Their only downfall is their explosive temper, which, luckily, flares only rarely.

EARTH DRAGONS (1928, 1988):
The presence of double earth ensures that these Dragons are more grounded and emotionally balanced than others. Earth Dragons are more able than other Dragons to work as part of a team and provide wise counsel. They are lucky in that they escape the emotional torrents experienced by other Dragons; they are comfortable with who and what they are.

METAL DRAGONS (1940, 2000):
The metal element adds strength to many of the Dragons' qualities. Metal Dragons are exhibitionistic and opinionated, and seek out positions where they will have to be noticed and heard. With their huge egos, Metal Dragons have a hard time dealing with reality and routine.

WATER DRAGONS (1952, 2012):
The water element has these Dragons focused on others' well-being rather then their own. Water Dragons are also more diplomatic and intuitive, and they seek out positions that focus on correcting social problems. Water tends to have a calming effect; this ensures that Water Dragons do not come across too strongly with others.

RELATIONSHIP CHART FOR DRAGONS:

DRAGON With	Rating	Potential For Love, Friendship and Professional Life
Rat	Best	Both are charged with energy and social charisma, which will keep them satisfied. Each will be intuitive about the other's unspoken desires and will be able to meet the other's needs.
Monkey	Best	Dragon will be attracted to Monkeys' charm and wit, and Monkey to Dragons' personal power. Monkey will be happy for Dragon to dominate, and the two will live easily together.
Ox	Challenging	A powerful combination, but one that will soon be thwarted. Ox won't be able to stand Dragon's passion for the unconventional. Dragon will quickly become bored and frustrated with Ox's fixation on routine.
Tigger	Positive	These two have much in common and will be able to live and work comfortably together. There is opportunity for dynamic enterprise if each learns to respect the other's time in the limelight.
Rabbit	Challenging	Magnetic and impulsive Dragon will be too much for reserved and cautious Rabbit. Dragon will quickly tire of Rabbit's lack of strength.
Dragon	Good But Needs Work	A meeting of extremes, guaranteed to highlight the best and the worst in the two characters. This relationship will serve only as a personal reflection and as an opportunity for introspection.
Snake	Positive	An extremely attractive match. Dragon will feel respected and socially elevated by Snake's beauty and social graces. Snake is smart enough to appreciate Dragon's dynamic appeal.
Horse	Good But Needs Work	The energy and enthusiasm levels match in this pairing. Provided Dragons and Horses can agree on their goals and provide enough space for their larger-than-life personalities, a relationship will last.
Sheep	Challenging	These two are stark opposites, and it will be hard for then to find anything in common or to appreciate anything in each other. Dragon will demand adventure, while Sheep will want stability.
Rooster	Good But Needs Work	Mutual attraction will be assured, as both Roosters and Dragons regularly attract the limelight and share it. Unfortunately, neither one will be very interested in a committed relationship with the other.
Pig	Positive	This pairing is an example of opposites attracting. Dramatic Dragons will sweep easygoing Pigs off their feet. Pigs will reward Dragons with adoration and admiration.
Dog	Very Bad	There will be little attraction between these two. Their moral beliefs will vary greatly. Egotistical Dragon will have Dog snapping often and exhausting fights will result.